Flintlock Longrifle

Gunsmith Peter White American

dated 1794

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 372

On loan to The Met

This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

White worked in three different locations during his career, evolving his style with each move. He is best known for his mature work in Bedford County, Pennsylvania that influenced many gunsmiths in that region. This rifle’s style and date suggest he made it in Emmitsburg, Maryland, probably as an apprentice, before his move to Bedford County shortly after 1800.

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Title: Flintlock Longrifle
Gunsmith: Peter White (American, Uniontown, Pennsylvania ca. 1777–1834)
Date: dated 1794
Geography: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Culture: American, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Medium: Wood, iron, brass, silver
Dimensions: L. Overall 60 1/2 in. (153.7cm); Wt. 10 lb (4.5 kg)
Classification: Firearms-Guns-Flintlock
Credit Line: Private Collection
Object Number: L.2022.24.5
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor